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Dalton, GA, Oct. 15, 2008--It's a lean time for the flooring industry, but for Mohawk Industries and its high-end Karastan brand, that means it's time to try and increase its share, according to a story in Marketing Daily.
Alexandria, VA, Oct. 15, 2008--Ergon Engineered Stone, a brand of EmilCeramica Spa, said its Mikado Series is now being produced with 40 percent post industrial recycled content.
Washington, DC, Oct. 14, 2008--Former Fed Chairman Paul Volcker said on Tuesday the U.S. housing sector faced more losses and the economy was in recession even as authorities moved to stabilize the financial system.
Quebec, Canada, Oct. 14, 2008--Preverco, a manufacturer of high-end, hardwood flooring, has three new partnerships with U.S. distributors.
Los Angeles, CA, Oct. 14, 2008--Homebuilders like KB Home that thrived by offering large homes and expensive amenities have began to rethink their home designs with an eye toward making smaller, less costly homes.
Viken, Sweden, Oct. 13, 2008--Välinge has entered into a global non-exclusive wood license agreement with the Chinese company Jiaxing Layo Wood Industry Co., Ltd.
Atlanta, GA, Oct. 14, 2008--All the elements were seemingly in place for Fred Astaire’s project, a condo complex east of downtown Atlanta, according to a story in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
Vadstena, Sweden, Oct. 13, 2008--Sika AG has acquired Pelplast Utvecklings AB based in Vadstena, Sweden.
Charlotte, NC, Oct. 14, 2008--Bonsal American Inc., one of the largest producers of packaged building material products in the U.S., has added a new position to its leadership team and has promoted two other members.
Dalton, GA, Oct. 13, 2008--Carpet One Floor & Home members named “The Chosen One” from Shaw Living’s Global Traditions collection as the best overall area rug during the organization's summer convention in Nashville.